Children's Home Society of Florida Community Partnership Schools Clinical Counselor

Bay County Chamber of Commerce, Inc.; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Clinical Counselor to join their mission-driven team. This full-time position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of children and families in the community. As a Clinical Counselor, you will provide essential behavioral health assessments and counseling services, utilizing evidence-based practices to promote recovery and wellbeing. The role involves working collaboratively within a supportive environment, where your contributions will help shape the future of mental health services. If you are passionate about making a difference and thrive in a flexible and positive work culture, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible work schedule

Positive work-life balance

11 paid holidays per year

Growth and professional development opportunities

Training in Evidenced Based Practices

Generous paid time off

Uplifting mission-driven work culture

Qualifications

• MA/MS in a relevant field and experience in behavioral health services required.
• Strong skills in assessment, counseling, and evidence-based practices are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide behavioral health assessment and counseling services to individuals and families.
• Deliver individual, group, and family therapy, including telehealth options.

Skills

Behavioral Health Assessment

Counseling

Individual and Group Therapy

Evidence-Based Practices

Clinical Assessment

Treatment Planning

Education

MA/MS in Social Work, Psychology, or related field

Graduate level coursework in relevant areas

Tools

Electronic Health Record System (myevolv)

Job description

Join our team to continue to do good and create history serving Florida’s children and families!

The Community Partnership Schools Clinical Counselor provides behavioral health assessment and counseling information and services to individuals and families with the goal to promote recovery and overall wellbeing. The incumbent assesses and/or identifies client and family needs; plans, coordinates, provides and evaluates necessary services and treatments; and assists and counsels individuals and families by delineating alternatives, helping to articulate goals and providing needed information and treatment services. Overall, the CPS Clinical Counselor contributes to the CHS high performance culture by exhibiting our values and providing quality results that position CHS as the leader in delivering proactive solutions for children and families.

WHY JOIN CHS?

• Flexible work schedule
• Positive work-life balance
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Uplifting mission-driven work culture
• Make an impact in your community and become a part of Florida’s history!
• Growth and professional development opportunities
• Training in Evidenced Based Practices and CEU’s offered for licensure
• Great benefits package, including generous paid time off and holidays
• Opportunity to make a positive difference in children and families within your own community!

Primary Job Functions

1. Provide behavioral health assessment and counseling information and services to individuals and families with the goal to promote recovery and overall wellbeing in a CHS office/facility, client home or school community setting.
2. Clinical Services Program:

• Provide supportive clinical counseling services, such as individual, group and family therapy, Outpatient Therapy in the home, school, community, and/or telehealth.
• Deliver evidence-based treatment interventions (e.g., Trauma-Focused Care, Infant Mental Health, and Motivational Interviewing, etc).
• Complete billable units and enter applicable data into the Electronic Health Record System (myevolv) and other data systems in a timely manner as required by the program and/or contract requirements.
• Provide in-depth clinical assessment, diagnosis of clinical conditions, treatment plans and intervention under the supervision of a licensed clinician, including one of the following: TBOS, Outpatient or BHOS services (only provided in Residential settings), when necessary.
• Oversee the behavioral program or treatment interventions associated with the client’s treatment plan.
• Participate in peer review process to oversee that services provided comply with contract, Medicaid and licensing requirements, COA, and internal quality assurance standards.
• Coordinate and supervise therapeutic family visitation, when necessary.
• Review and monitor billing for clinical services.
• Train direct care team members regarding components of the individualized treatment plan, when necessary.
• Meet established program productivity goals while upholding the CHS standard of care.

Contribute to a positive, engaging work environment:

• Develop a strong knowledge base and stay current on job-related issues and trends.
• Participate actively in departmental meetings, training and education, as well as the quality process.
• Comply with CHS’s code of conduct, policies, procedures and other obligations.
• Assist with training other team members and providing back up when necessary.
• Pick up projects on the fly; perform other duties as assigned from time to time.
• Demonstrate the CHS Common Bond values in the performance of all job duties.

Job Qualifications

Education, Licenses & Certifications:

• MA/MS from an accredited university/college in Social Work, Psychology, Marriage & Family Therapy or Mental Health Counseling – OR – MA/MS from an accredited university/college with a major in the field of Nursing, Rehabilitation, Special Education, Health Education or a related human services field AND have completed graduate level coursework in at least 4 of the following 13 content areas: human growth and development, diagnosis and treatment of psychopathology, human sexuality, counseling theories and techniques, group theories and practice, dynamics of marriage and family systems, individual evaluation and assessment, career and lifestyle assessment; research and program evaluation, personality theories, social and cultural foundations, counseling in the community settings, and substance use disorders.
• FL Drivers’ License within 30 days/hire, along with daily access to a reliable and insured vehicle.
• Preferred: A non-licensed candidate shall be a registered intern working towards licensure to be considered.

Experience:

• Two years of experience providing services to persons with behavioral health disorders and/or the ability to be supervised by a licensed practitioner of the healing arts (LPHA).
• Three years of experience dealing with emotionally disturbed children/adolescents, preferred.

Schedule Expectations

Working alongside and collaborating with our Community Partnership school team on site, this position would be a full-time calendar year permanent role.